News from the Note…
A round up of the day’s news that might be of interest to you.
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Rubio says Iran deal could take days as US launches fresh strikes reut.rs/3PDCzzw
— Reuters (@reuters.com) May 26, 2026 at 2:15 AM
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Iran on Tuesday denounced the most recent U.S. strikes as a sign of "bad faith and unreliability" as negotiations pressed on toward a possible deal to end the war, and the Islamic Republic began restoring internet access after one of the longest nationwide shutdowns ever. https://to.pbs.org/4dU0xia
— PBS News (@pbsnews.org) May 26, 2026 at 1:36 PM
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The U.S. military's Central Command said in an update Tuesday that the ongoing U.S. blockade of Iranian ports and vessels linked with the regime had turned around a total of 108 ships since it was implemented on April 13.
— CBS News (@cbsnews.com) May 26, 2026 at 2:30 PM
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Israel's military clashed with the Iran-backed militant Hezbollah group on Tuesday along a strategic river in southern Lebanon as Israeli troops pushed farther north, days ahead of talks in Washington between Lebanese and Israeli delegations. https://to.pbs.org/42SUvsZ
— PBS News (@pbsnews.org) May 26, 2026 at 2:46 PM
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When President Trump’s doctors release a summary of his physical exam scheduled Tuesday, it is almost certain to conclude he remains in excellent health, if his previous assessments offer any indication. But that is likely to do little to quiet questions about Trump’s health. https://cnn.it/42VBeXW
— CNN (@cnn.com) May 26, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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BREAKING: A federal court temporarily blocks Alabama's plan for new congressional districts that could help Republicans.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) May 26, 2026 at 10:11 AM
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South Carolina Republicans defied Trump and blocked a redistricting measure that would have drawn out the state’s lone Democrat, Rep. Jim Clyburn. The move all but kills their chances of flipping that seat for 2026.
— Politico (@politico.com) May 26, 2026 at 2:05 PM
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Former FBI Director James Comey will go on trial in October over a photo he posted of seashells, provided the Trump administration’s case against him survives forthcoming legal challenges.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) May 26, 2026 at 1:20 PM
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Breaking news: The Trump administration is planning a government-wide nondisclosure agreement that bars federal workers from sharing a wide array of “confidential government information,” according to a draft notice.
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost.com) May 26, 2026 at 11:11 AM
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Meenu Batra, a mother of four US citizens who transitioned to interpreting in other courtrooms after years spent in immigration court, was detained by the Department of Homeland Security for more than six weeks – a harrowing experience she says she’s still recovering from. https://cnn.it/3S0QHDw
— CNN (@cnn.com) May 26, 2026 at 2:08 PM
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While officials said that an inspection confirmed a crack in the tank relieved pressure and cooled the chemical, they said some risk to public safety remained, including a possible fire, spill or small explosion.
— The Associated Press (@apnews.com) May 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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Around 15 million people are under flood alerts from Louisiana to Georgia as the region braces for more heavy rains and thunderstorms that could bring up to 2 inches of rainfall to some areas.
— NBC News (@nbcnews.com) May 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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